Sadhu Meher Punya Das Rochak Pandit Themes Bhuvan Shome is said to have pioneered the Indian New Wave. It was one of the earliest films to get funded by the National Film Development Corporation of India. The film deals with themes of monotony, solitude, camaraderie, and compassion. It also highlights the rural-urban divide in India. Awards National Film Awards Best Feature Film Best Director - Mrinal Sen Best Actor - Utpal Dutt 4th International Film Festival of India Jury Prize for Mrinal Sen References External links 1969 films 1960s Hindi-language films Indian avant-garde and experimental films Films directed by Mrinal Sen Films featuring a Best Actor National Award-winning performance Films whose director won the Best Director National Film Award Best Feature Film National Film Award winners Films based on works by Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay